I am considering installing small cabinets (24w x12h x12d ish) in the garage.
I did not see a post related to this topic.
The cabinets would be used to store garage related items: Ratchet straps, Helmet, fluids, etc.
The cabinets would be mounted to the walls of the coach where the wall meets the ceiling. I was thinking several appropriate length drywall screws should do.
The mounting places are: on the dr side butted up to the back of the loft (opening facing the pass side) or against the loft pushed to the dr side with the opening facing aft. These locations are up high and out of the way and do not consume floor space.
The concern is if there a structural member where the ceiling meets the wall(s) which could support the cabinet and contents. A quick search gives a rough weight of 30 lbs for the cabinet. Is there something in the walls (like a house stud) that could be used to also support the weight of the cabinet? Fasteners top and bottom would provide a better clamping force.
Ideas? Thoughts? What have you done? I thought I saw someone had all their internet stuff in a garage cabinet.
Thanks,
Steve
I did not see a post related to this topic.
The cabinets would be used to store garage related items: Ratchet straps, Helmet, fluids, etc.
The cabinets would be mounted to the walls of the coach where the wall meets the ceiling. I was thinking several appropriate length drywall screws should do.
The mounting places are: on the dr side butted up to the back of the loft (opening facing the pass side) or against the loft pushed to the dr side with the opening facing aft. These locations are up high and out of the way and do not consume floor space.
The concern is if there a structural member where the ceiling meets the wall(s) which could support the cabinet and contents. A quick search gives a rough weight of 30 lbs for the cabinet. Is there something in the walls (like a house stud) that could be used to also support the weight of the cabinet? Fasteners top and bottom would provide a better clamping force.
Ideas? Thoughts? What have you done? I thought I saw someone had all their internet stuff in a garage cabinet.
Thanks,
Steve
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